Platform on concrete and steel in construction
BIM-Works, Byldis, Mertens Bouwbedrijf, Reijrink Staalconstructie, Teken- en Adviesburo Gerard van Meerveld, and Victor Buyck Steel Construction finished first in the six categories and are the winners of a Construsoft BIM Award 2026. Through their craftsmanship, innovation, and smart use of BIM, these companies demonstrate what is possible when technology and collaboration come together.
Victor Buyck Steel Construction also won the People’s Choice Award; its ‘Ringvaart Bridge in Ghent’ project received 208 of the 1,861 total votes. The honorable mention goes to Vic Obdam Staalbouw for the ‘Circular Bicycle Bridge in Abbenes’ project. According to the expert jury, this project is exceptional because it gives an existing steel truss bridge a fourth lease on life. In addition, the jury highlights the power of simplicity—an approach that can truly strengthen the infrastructure.
Various companies from the construction sector participated in the 2026 Construsoft BIM Awards, ranging from leading construction firms to one-person businesses. This resulted in 25 diverse entries featuring a wide variety of materials, smart and innovative use of software, and applications of BIM.
The jury consisted of BIM experts Frank Maatje (Bouwen met Staal), Maikel Jagroep (Betonvereniging), Hans Hendriks (deBIMspecialist), and Jeroen Coenders (Packhunt & Voortaan). They evaluated all projects based on the use of BIM, innovation, manufacturability, sustainability, and the ‘wow factor.’.
Hans Hendriks is enthusiastic about the caliber of this year’s entries: “The quality of the entries was once again high this year. What stands out is the significantly improved justification for projects, with a strong focus on sustainability, reuse, and energy savings. The use of various materials and the growth in infrastructure projects also stand out.”
Software provider Construsoft organizes this competition every year for users of Tekla Structures and Trimble Connect. The projects competing for a Construsoft BIM Award were created using the 3D BIM software Tekla Structures and/or the cloud platform Trimble Connect.
Tekla Structures is specialized, advanced BIM software for the design, detailing, fabrication, and construction of concrete, steel, and wood structures. The software offers the highest level of detail on the market, allowing BIM data to be utilized at every stage of a project.
Trimble Connect is a powerful collaboration platform that enables project teams to collaborate in the cloud and share project information in real time.
Listed below are all the winners by category. They will automatically qualify for the international competition this fall, where they will have a chance to win a Global BIM Award.
Byldis | Dreef Residential Tower, Amsterdam
“Amsterdam’s tallest residential tower, fully modeled in an extremely detailed 3D BIM model, without the use of 2D drawings.”
With the Dreef Residential Tower in Amsterdam, Byldis demonstrates just how far you can go with a fully digital construction process. This striking residential tower in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, directly across from the Johan Cruijff ArenA, is emerging as a new landmark and plays a key role in the area’s development into a full-fledged urban center.
Reijrink Steel Construction | Greenport in Pernis
“One of the largest shipbuilding hangars in the Netherlands, completed in record time, thanks in part to the smart use of BIM.”
With Greenport in Pernis, Reijrink Staalconstructie is carrying out an industrial project of exceptional scale and complexity. At this maritime hub in the Port of Rotterdam, an impressive shipbuilding facility is taking shape, featuring halls specifically designed for large-scale structures and maritime applications.
Victor Buyck Steel Construction | Ringvaart Bridge, Ghent
“An impressive, colossal infrastructure project in which design, scale, and execution come together seamlessly—and that has won over both the expert jury and the public.”
With the Ringvaart Bridge in Ghent, Victor Buyck Steel Construction has delivered an infrastructure project that has won over both the expert jury and the public. The impressive bridge not only won in the Infrastructure Projects category but also took home the People’s Choice Award thanks to receiving the most votes.
Gerard van Meerveld Design and Consulting Firm | Platform Canopy in Nijmegen
“A distinctive project that excels in form, use of materials, and meticulously crafted joints.”
With the platform canopy in Nijmegen, Teken- en Adviesburo Gerard van Meerveld has created a striking and refined project that brings together architecture, engineering, and the use of materials. The new canopy, which is nearly 240 meters long, is a defining feature of the station and demonstrates how BIM contributes to both design quality and constructability.
Mertens Construction Company | Glanerbrook Sports Complex
“An impressive and multifaceted project that excels in scale, engineering, and sustainability.”
With the Glanerbrook Sports Complex, Mertens Bouwbedrijf is creating a large-scale and complex sports facility that brings together a variety of functions. From sports halls and swimming pools to an ice rink and outdoor facilities, the project unites existing and new buildings into a single cohesive whole.
BIM-Works | Forest House 4+2P Baarle-Nassau
“A sophisticated and well-thought-out project that excels in its attention to detail, use of materials, and design quality.”
With Boshuis 4+2P, BIM-Works demonstrates that even small-scale projects can be impressive in terms of execution and quality. The design combines a clear architectural concept with a very high level of detail, with every component carefully worked out in the BIM model.
